Dorset Council UK
Rural Housing and Communities Officer at Dorset Community Action
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
You will work closely with Parish Councils, local communities, landowners, housing providers, and Dorset Council to help rural communities explore and progress solutions to local housing need.
This is a community-facing, relationship-based role that combines engagement, analysis, and practical problem-solving. You will manage your own caseload and play a key part in building trust, navigating sensitive issues, and helping partners move ideas towards delivery.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Promoting the Rural Housing Enabling service across Dorset
- Supporting communities to understand evidence of local housing need
- Identifying and helping to progress potential affordable housing sites
- Supporting early stages of scheme development through to handover
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
You will not be expected to come with detailed technical knowledge of rural housing policy. Training, mentoring, and technical support will be provided, including support from national and local Rural Housing Enabling networks.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location